Biomaterial from wharton's jelly umbilical cord
AssigneeHistocell, S.L.
InventorsJulio Font Perez, Maria Begoña Castro Feo, Maite Del Olmo Basterrechea
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a biomaterial, specifically a hydrogel, based on the extracellular matrix of the umbilical cord for its application in regenerative medicine. The invention particularly relates to a biomaterial made up of glycosaminoglycans present exclusively in the Wharton's jelly of the umbilical cord (which can optionally be combined with cells as a combination therapy), and also to the methods for the production and use thereof.
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A biomaterial in the form of an injectable hydrogel, characterized in that it comprises the mixture of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) present in the umbilical cord, free of umbilical cord membrane, blood vessels, and cells or cell remnants.
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